Club Drugs
Write a response about the prevalence and risk factors associated with club drugs.
A relatively new classification of drugs has emerged in association with teens and young adults who go to nightclubs, bars, and “raves” (events that are generally all-night dances, often held in warehouses).
Not all that attend “raves” use drugs, but those who do may be attracted to MDMA (Ecstasy or Molly) because it is fairly inexpensive, increases stamina, and results in intoxicating highs that are said to deepen the “rave” experience.
New research is showing changes to vital parts of the brain from use of MDMA. Also, in high doses this drug can cause a sharp increase in body temperature (malignant hyperthermia) leading to muscle breakdown and kidney and cardiovascular system failure.
Other “club drugs” include drugs of various types and effects including but not limited to Rohypnol (a benzodiazepine and downer), GHB (a downer), and Ketamine (a dissociative).
